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IBM Express Runtime Quick Start Workshop

© 2007 IBM Corporation

IBM Express Runtime V2.2

Quick Start Workshop


© 2007 IBM Corporation2

Agenda

Introduction and Welcome

Express Runtime Overview

Express Runtime Scenarios

Solution Deployment Presentation and Lab

WebSphere Application Wizard Presentation and Lab

Express Runtime Console Presentation and Lab

Customization & Packaging Presentation and Lab (Optional)

Next Steps

QA’s



Express Runtime Overview



ApplicationServer

DatabaseServer

WebServer

IndividualApplications

Multiple administrationconsoles

Multiple supportstructures

Multiple contacts

Multiple licenses

Integration required

Complex andmanual configuration

Multiple Suppliers

Business Partner or mid sized customer

What is the problem?Installing, configuring, managing an SMB computing environment is complex

Multiple installations



What is the solution?IBM Express Runtime

All-in-one Runtime

One installation

One license

Onesupportstructure

One administrationconsole

Onecontact

Oneproduct pre-integratedand configured

One supplier

One fully integrated product:• Database Server• Application Server• Web Server• Management Console• Solution development and automation tools• Solution deployment wizard

…and customizable for your situation



Core middleware runtime servers for business applications

Solution assembly toolkit: Package your application with IBM middleware and automate deployment as one turn-key solution appliance

Solution deployment wizard: Simple and reliable solution deployments Solution console toolkit: Eclipse downloadable plug-in to help partners

integrate their application admin functions

A single product that helps simplify your business

ONE product, preintegrated, preconfigured

ONE support contact and process

ONE trusted brand and supplier

ONE price

ONE license

Supported on Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, IBM i5/OS

What is IBM Express Runtime? All-in-One Runtime

Powerful tools to automate solution deployment

Database Server – SQL RelationalIncluded database choices: • IBM DB2® Express 9• IBM Informix® Dynamic Server Express 10.0

Application Server – J2EE Compliant–IBM WebSphere® Application Server – Express 6.1

Web server – built on Apache–IBM HTTP Server 6.1

Solution management console–Express Runtime console

Priced

starting at

US$56/processor

value unit or

US$191/user



Express RuntimeDesigned for the SMB Market

Solution Dashboard for the management of middleware and applications

Browser based, extendable

Basic management, simple enough for end customers

One click problem determination

Problem monitoring and email notification

“Help me fix this” wizards

Easily submit logs and other artifacts for advanced analysis

Ease of management

Ease of service

Single wizard driven deployment of middleware, application and fixes

Reduce skills required

Remote or local install and configuration of a solution

Ease of deployment



The two scenarios to implement your solution1) Deploy the platform stack and your application as a solution appliance

Customize your solution appliance Deploy and manage your solution

End-customer

Your application

+

IBM middlewarecomponents

Great for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) that want to automate and simplify deployment to end customers

Create a solution appliance for a single and simple deployment of the full solution – your application and the platform stack

Provides the best value for repeatable solution deployments



The two scenarios to implement your solution2) Deploy the platform stack and then deploy your application

Single install of the platform stack Manage the platform

End-customer

Your application

Good for Regional System Integrators (RSI) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and end customers who need a platform stack for their applications

Single integrated install for production of the application server, database server, web server, and management console

Easiest way to get started with Express Runtime



Create a customized turn-key solution appliance

Launchpad

IBM components DB2 Express or Informix Dynamic

Server (IDS) Express WebSphere Application Server -

Express IBM HTTP Server Express Runtime console Launchpad Deployment wizard

Your assets Your CD-ROM with logo and brand Your license for end-user acceptance Your application and components

Other third-party components defined by you

Your documentation and help text

Other files and automation

The ACME solution

License acceptance screen Deployment wizard



Provides full function leading middleware products

Leverage established skills in Eclipse, J2EE and WebSphere Application Server, DB2 and Informix data servers

Standards based: J2EE, SQL, XML, Eclipse, Apache

Reuse Skills

Express RuntimeDesigned for Business Partners

Based on full function leading middleware products

Don’t need to rewrite applications – existing applications can be deployed with Express Runtime

Reuse Applications

J2EE applicationsSQL applications (DB2 or Informix)

Informix 4GL applications

PureXML features



How can Express Runtime help your business?

By simplifying deployment, you can free up your staff for higher value services and additional product features

Drive product and services differentiation

Create a solution appliance that will allow you to focus your sales discussions around the business value of your product and services and not the technology infrastructure

Get the most out of your IT investment

By automating deployment you can make the best impression with new customers and reduce your implementation time and cost

Transform your application to a solution appliance

Greatly improve your end customer experience running and managing business applications via one installation, one administration console, one license, and one support structure!

Improve customer experience



Need other middleware products?You can also add other products into your solution

Integration extensions for many popular products are already available

Solutions Builder Express has pre-defined and pre-tested mid-market solutions Downloadable assets (samples, scripts, solution assembly toolkit wrappers, etc) Designed with 200+ Business Partners, free on PartnerWorld Express Runtime compatible

www.ibm.com/partnerworld/solutionsbuilder

Some Examples

Managing the Health and Availability of Your IT Infrastructure

IBM Tivoli Monitoring Express

Managing Data Backup IBM Tivoli Storage Manager ExpressIBM Continuous Data Protection for Files

eMail Archiving and Records Compliance Foundation

DB2 Content Manager Tivoli Storage ManagerDB2 CommonStore Lotus Domino DB2 CommonStore Exchange

For more examples, see the Solutions Builder Express Program



Express Runtime pricing*Flexible pricing - Choice of either per processor value unit -or- per authorized user pricing

Per Processor Value Unit (PVU)**

Per Authorized User

Express Runtime US$56(e.g. US$5600 - x86 dual-core)

US$191

Express Runtime Plus(growth path)

US$113(e.g. US$11,300 - x86 dual-core)

US$413

Maximum PVU – Express Runtime 200 200

Maximum PVU – Express Runtime Plus 400 400

Number of Users Unlimited Minimum 5

Internet Access Yes intranet only

First year of maintenance included Entitlement for only one database, either DB2 Express or IDS Express Pricing terms support multi server deployment topologies An upgrade price from Express Runtime to Express Runtime Plus is available Prices shown are suggested retail price (SRP)

* All IBM prices shown are IBM's suggested retail prices, are current and are subject to change without notice. Dealer prices may vary** See speaker notes for more Processor Value Unit (PVU) information

Terms



Flexible Pricing* (OEM only)Pay for what you need for each customer deployment

Data Server

App server

Web Server

SAT, Console, Wizard

Processor Value Unit

Price

Authorized User Price

Express Runtime – Data Server SolutionFor database only applicationsWhen an application server is not needed

X X X $50.25 $170Minimum 5

Express Runtime – Application Server SolutionFor application server only applicationsWhen a database is not needed or you need to use an existing database server

X X X $20.60 $25.75Minimum 5

Express Runtime – Deployment SolutionWhen other middleware products are needed Other products purchased separatelyFor i5/OS based solutions

X$500Per

servern/a

1

2

3

* All IBM prices shown are IBM's suggested retail prices, are current and are subject to change without notice. Dealer prices may vary



IBM Financing Advantage

Fast and simple processes – credit, price, contract in under ONE hour

Improve cash flow

Remain profitable with fast settlements and easy bundling of your SW and services

Complete financing – any Software, any hardware, any services

Quick quotes and contracts via the web

Affordable monthly payments – conserve cash for strategic core investments

Great rates, easy access to capital, loans and leases

One simple contract, predictable monthly payments

Complete financing with no hardware required – IBM and non-IBM

Single partner for all IT needs - sold through all channels

A financing program that bundles IBM capabilities specifically designed for SMB clients and the sellers who serve them.

Advantages for you Advantages for your customer

Express Runtime Monthly Financing Price* for 36 months

$2/month/Processor Value Unit

$143/month for 25 users

For more information on IBM Financing offerings for your clients, visit us at ibm.com/businesscenter/smb/us/en/financing

* All IBM prices shown are IBM's suggested retail prices, are current and are subject to change without notice. Dealer prices may vary



Partner References“The availability of the IBM Express Runtime has for the first time allowed us to provide a fully packaged product with all the critical middleware components that we need, in a single distribution. The benefits to our customers in terms of ease of installation and affordability is providing us with a strong competitive advantage in the SMB market“ – Bjarne Matzen, Director of Research and Development, Mid-Comp International Pty. Ltd. (Australia)

“Express Runtime delivers a highly competitive option compared to Open Source vendors and provides an integrated, robust and scalable offering that can easily grow with our needs. Express Runtime removes the fear when deploying our solution“ – Dr Phil Cornelius, Chief Architect, PolicyMatter Ltd. (UK)

"WebSphere and DB2 are market-leader middleware products, Express Runtime now brings additional value by packaging WebSphere, DB2, and other needed collateral middleware, as a superb single runtime engine for our solution. This is a value-add both from a technical point of view and from a commercial point of view, because we can embed Express Runtime and propose our solution at a single, pre-defined, competitive price.“ – Fabio Zancanella, CEO Zecca SPA (Italy)

“With Express Runtime, we've reduced installation procedures to just a few clicks. That means we can direct our technical resources to developing new products or enhancing what we have, or to providing additional customer support where it's required....SOPRANO is building customer confidence in our technology support and in our choice of business partners, namely, IBM. This helps drive sales and customer wins.“ – Richard Favero, CEO, Soprano Design (Australia)



What’s new for Express Runtime V2.2?

Enhanced Administration capabilities

Support for latest middleware DB2 Express 9 (Viper) WebSphere Application Server – Express 6.1 with

Java 1.5 IBM HTTP Server 6.1

Extendable console – add your own portlet to manage your application Dashboard interface – an even simpler interface for basic

administration tasks that can be done by the end customer

Improved usability of solution development

Rapid web application deployment feature to simplify automation of a solution Simplified remote deployment – remote agent software eliminated Express Launchpad added – can be used in custom solutions for consistent

out-of-the-box look and feel of pre-install information Samples provided for both single and multi-machine deployment

Expanded operating system support

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 i5/OS V5R4 Windows Server 2003 R2(in addition to existing Windows, Linux, i5/OS)

Security Features

Automated security scripts to secure ER components with existing LDAP server at time of deployment

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